ALBUM OF THE YEAR - Magdalena Bay - Imaginal Disk - REACTION

[@andreaswong8829]

Someone said Cry For Me is "Evil ABBA" and I 100% agree lol

[@ronan_b]

ABBA was the first comparison I made when I listened to Cry for Me. It really reminded me of lay all your love on me

[@itainava6874]

To me at the beginning just gives me the chills from Christophe-Voix sans issue and now I cannot not see ABBA as well haha

[@catlover__meow]

the inspiration for this song was from ABBA!!

[@Repton0]

BAAB

[@sanfordcurtis8242]

It’s a ABBA song for chronically online TikTok kids

[@elsaconnolly8930]

Your point about “Cry For Me” feeling like it already existed in the universe and they were just the ones who were able to materialize it is so beautiful. At its core, this album just feels like a love story between two musicians for the music itself. Its so free and inspiring and Im so glad you love it as much as I do.

[@wilsonpalmer5162]

nailed it

[@objectivelysubjectiveopinions]

i listened to this album and became a fan for life, this is the type of music i want to show my children

[@noble3025]

Wicked pfp dude

[@JodiTryHard]

Same I think I've OD'd on this band after listening to this album for the first time.

[@galihindra7133]

I see you on every single reaction magdalena bay videos LMFAO

[@objectivelysubjectiveopinions]

@galihindra7133 I enjoy it a lot hahahaha

[@joestoasty6753]

Before this album came out they were at around 900k monthly listeners which just shows the impact this album has had for them. Been a fan of MagBay for 2 and a bit years now and I love seeing them get so much recognition for this album :)

[@yesmk000]

yeah been listening to them since mercurial world cause that album cover caught my eye and was always wondering why not many were talking about it. glad they blew up this year tho

[@brik6990]

Had VIP for the LA show and in the Q&A they said they get surprised when the fans they meet are young which caught me off guard I didn't know I was a rare fan to them

[@bobdylan1015]

0:30 She Looked Like Me! 2:29 Killing Time 5:06 True Blue Interlude 6:24 Image 8:18 Death & Romance 10:51 Fear, Sex 12:16 Vampire in the Corner 13:59 Watching T.V. 17:37 Tunnel Vision 19:43 Love is Everywhere 21:26 Feeling Diskinserted? 21:42 That’s My Floor 25:56 Cry for Me 29:13 Angel on a Satellite 30:27 The Ballad of Matt & Mica Amazing reaction as always! AOTY

[@marcothebigsteppers4264]

Good boy

[@alijahpelletier]

@@bobdylan1015 good boy

[@cpblair]

Every reaction video I’ve seen for this album consists of people just being at a complete loss for words. Exactly how I felt the first time I heard it

[@dimitriasimov356]

I literally cried at the end because it was so beautiful

[@wilsonpalmer5162]

yep I watched a few reaction videos for this album - which i've never done for music before - purely to ensure I was not being hyperbolic. unbelievably good album

[@phaznac]

You're right, Kevin straight up lost his mind when he heard Death and Romance.

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

Who is Kevin if I may ask?

[@MsArTvR]

Dad from turning the tables (reaction channel) I think

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

@@MsArTvR Oh ofcourse. Thanks man

[@ulicesvilla6995]

Lol love that reaction

[@arcanemaster8722]

AOTY, AOTD As someone who’s been incredibly obsessed since their EP “A Little Rhythm a Wicked Feeling” as well as their debut it’s crazy to see how much flowers they’ve been getting. Just from music nerds, reactors, and all over niche corners of the internet. This album deserves it so much

[@HotStrange]

The mini mixes are amazing too! Especially 3.

[@TheOwlQueen]

Yes!! I've been a fan for years now and I'm so so glad to see them getting the praise they deserve.

[@lawbinson]

@@HotStrangeSo strange. I love everything in their discography but the one I go back to least is mini mix 3. To each their own :)

[@maveric592]

The Ballad of Matt and Mica is unbeatable

[@dimitriasimov356]

They saved the best for last. 11/10 album

[@novAlex29]

​@@dimitriasimov356 YESSS

[@VTTVpsycho]

It’s such a perfect finale song. I almost cried when I first heard it.

[@billyfox1468]

Fun trivia: an imaginal disc (with a c) is basically these parts of an insect larva that become the outer parts of an adult insect after metamorphosis. I like to think this album has a general theme of "parts of our youth that stick with us and form who we are as adults." Their other record Mercurial World has a general metamorphosis theme

[@adultishsambino]

Magdalena Bay helped produce a lot of “Let’s Start Here” by Lil Yachty, including the sample from “running out of time” they reprise in “Love is Everywhere

[@tejas.a06]

Ohhhh that makes so much sense now i was wondering like i swear that’s that yachty song 😭

[@rehab_herr]

@@tejas.a06 you can always(99.99%) see samples that a song uses on "whosampled"

[@tattypuma83]

Watching T.V. is like cheating in life, a song that just send straight dopamine through all your sensorial receptors. All the album is amaizing and true art in a society full of commercial, dull and emotionless songs

[@alijahpelletier]

Tick tick timestamp boy

[@Xavieronyou]

aint that pfp I feel it coming music video

[@alijahpelletier]

@@Xavieronyou it is my cultured friend

[@4max0]

This gave me flashbacks to story of adidon with the tick tick

[@Daniel-oz6qu]

@@Xavieronyoucrazy eye

[@woozzs]

0:30 She Looked Like Me! 2:29 Killing Time 5:06 True Blue Interlude 6:24 Image 8:18 Death & Romance 10:51 Fear, Sex 12:16 Vampire in the Corner 13:59 Watching T.V. 17:37 Tunnel Vision 19:43 Love is Everywhere 21:26 Feeling Diskinserted? 21:42 That’s My Floor 25:56 Cry for Me 29:13 Angel on a Satellite 30:27 The Ballad of Matt & Mica

[@Luuuc]

I'm just soooooo pleased that this duo is getting the recognition they deserve, and it's still growing as more & more people find this album. They f**Ing rule, and this reaction 100% nailed it. And to think that Jon hasn't even enjoyed the visual side of Mag Bay - which only adds to their charm - yet. It's really the best rabbit hole. ❤❤

[@taylornelson2416]

Thrilled you're checking this out. I'm usually not into this type of pop but this duo is just insane. They're so good live and their last album mercurial world was a banger too.

[@braddennis255]

Definitely check out their first album, Mercurial World. They are geniuses! Started off in a prog rock band, so a lot of their songs have that proggy influence. Matt absolutely idolized Rush, so glad you could immediately identify the inspiration in Tunnel Vision!

[@JD-jz5gu]

Mercurial World is definitely almost as good as this IMO.

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

​@@JD-jz5gu Honestly Mercurial World is already one of the best pop albums of the decade. But this is definitely a level above it, honestly one of the best pop records (ever?). Love MW tho a LOT! But Mag Bay is still progressing

[@Jarwin-GG]

Superexperimental instrumentals, smooth soothing breathy vocals, lyrics are emotinal and philosophical. INSTANT CLASSIC

[@Buffaloreplaced]

Killing Time, Image, Death and Romance, Vampire in the Corner, Love is Everywhere, and Cry for Me are legendary level songs like full-stop game changers (Dropout ™️). 2024 has truly given us music that will change the landscape of genres like pop. Landmark year for music IMO. Mag Bay and Charli xcx ruling the world fr

[@mcmac8212]

13:18 you know it’s good music when you close your eyes on first listen and just absorb the sound

[@metashrew]

The fade-out on cry for me is so interesting to me cause it actually adds to the narrative to the track. The song has themes of moving on and leaving something behind, and the fade-out feels like the person who is being sung about is doing exactly that

[@trevormills3541]

Magdalena Bay keeps getting better and better like the finest of wines. Complex and perfect.

[@axolotiator2505]

Also my AOTY. First time I heard it, genuinely couldn't believe an album like this existed. 10/10, would hotdog again.

[@BdeMontarville]

Was one of the people that suggested you react to this album. Glad you love it. My favorite record since Lana Del Rey's NFR, and perhaps even Depeche Mode's 1993 Songs of Faith and Devotion. Of course, this is also psychedelic music, so under some influence, it really makes you soar.

[@camern7238]

You put me on to this album with your community post a few weeks ago and I’ve listened to it all the way through at least 10 times since

[@unadventurer_]

Easy AOTD for sure. One of the best albums I've ever heard. It's unfathomable how good this thing is.

[@stephenjones4397]

I've been DYING for some music that's a blend of hyperpop and vaporwave, and this is exactly what I was wanting out of that kind of mix of genres. If this isn't my album of the year then "Prelude to Ecstasy" still has that spot.

[@chals39]

Imaginal Disk is so good 🥳🥳

[@losjunkdealers]

you should listen to George Clanton if you haven't already!!!

[@stephenjones4397]

@@losjunkdealers I saw him live earlier this year, dude’s great.

[@CintiaJigs]

Can't believe how awesome this is!

[@nileshollowthorn]

I was already into this band before Imaginal Disk came out but nothing compares to my first listen of it. Jaw-dropping, next-level stuff. Immediately in my top 3 of all time, I don't care what anyone says. So glad you were so mind blown by it like so many others.

[@cleo_is_trying565]

Hi Niles :))

[@nileshollowthorn]

@@cleo_is_trying565 ;3

[@dimitriasimov356]

It's crazy to me how many of my friends don't like this album when I show it to them. Like literally want me to change it almost right away. Personally I am obsessed and think Mag Bay are utter music geniuses. Just wild how subject music tastes can be

[@jdr91]

Not a Pop fan usually, but this is the type of new sound I've been seeking! Amazing production 👏🏽

[@rvademon7173]

i had to listen to this album first myself before watching this and i gotta say…this def gotta be the most best sonically produced album this year. probably within this decade too. 2024 hands down the best year for music so far in this decade. can’t wait for your reaction to doechii that’s for sure hip hop aoty.

[@Pelesane]

Im so glad this album is getting the recognition it deserves.

[@adultishsambino]

As a former Rock Reacter, you should give a proper listen to “The New Sound” by Geordie Greep, former black midi frontman

[@insideoutghost]

yes please!

[@spencersuen3360]

I second this

[@MrAlanbillington]

Thanks for doing this review. Love your style! To be fair, I’ve been blown away by this album and I’ve just been googling it ever since hence how I’ve found u. I think we all literally cannot believe this album. Let’s just hope these become global superstars and this album in particular becomes the stuff of legends. I feel it’s sooo much better than any legendary 60s or 70s “legendary” album ever was. Thank u 👏👏

[@maxw2207]

woah woah woah woah woah. thanks for sharing. nice hearing for the first time w/ you. bonkerssssss

[@John-ob8vm]

This shit slaps so hard. I can't think of another album where I've loved every song. Maybe Give Up by The Postal Service? But some of these songs are just incredible. Each one is a journey.

[@dimitriasimov356]

Yo excellent comparison with give up! both of these albums have had a huge effect on me

[@georgetanner9953]

Album of the year, such a well produced & unique album. Magdalena Bay deserves endless success & love

[@ruffmadman]

This album took me completely by surprise this year. I listen to music in the background while I work, but when "Image" came on, I found myself jamming to it. And from there, I was a convert to the whole album.

[@evanlagreca7231]

I’VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS REACTION

[@michaelacaleb7919]

Someone get Jon to review Ethel Cain’s album “Preacher’s Daughter”, it’s so amazing 😭😭😭

[@treviken9416]

It’ll traumatize him but it’s sooooooo worth it, Ethel needs more recognition

[@michaelacaleb7919]

@@treviken9416 I really want more people to comment and suggest it, I’d love to see him review it !!

[@saif_shahid1]

​@@treviken9416isnt 'traumatize' used for literally anything now?

[@saturo8888]

So Imaginal Disk is by far my favorite project by them but I think you would still really appreciate their technically debut album Mercurial World. Outside of these two albums, they have a bunch of much smaller EPs that are excellent in their own right but in a much more niche way.

[@nikkilev78]

As an avid watcher of reactors, one of the great joys of this year has been watching people get blown away by this album.

[@BriannaMoore-h7l]

Every time you post, it’s a treat!

[@jakobusvfb]

Such a great project! I first saw them when the two guys from turning the tables had an interview with them, so its always incredible when creators like you also connect with some "indie" artists.

[@hadrian776]

I appreciate when people stop between songs to give their thoughts or something but this album has absolutely perfect transitions between songs it's always better to just listen full through like you have

[@nikkilev78]

A reaction to their first album "Mercurial World" would be fun to see! its not as overwhelming as this one, or thematic (quite) but on the other side, its a little more accessible. But still with the crazy awesome musicianship and songwriting.

[@johncarlocentural5781]

ALBUM OF THE YEAR FOR SURE

[@alanadams7071]

Really enjoyed watching this as you literally had the same reaction as me when I first heard it. I'd never heard of this group but somebody on a football fansite recommended it to me on the day it was released. Not my normal genre but like you I was blown away on first listen. Weirdly the guy who suggested it to me isn't a fan of the album preferring their first album (which is also very good btw)

[@EternalEpure]

Looking forward to you going through the rest of their discog now! Lovely reaction! Glad you enjoyed it so much. Thank you for sharing your thoughts

[@Wuffskers]

I'm surprised how many music enthusiast types haven't actually heard of Magdalena Bay before the buzz of this album or weren't actively anticipating it, I feel like their previous album Mercurial World got a decent amount of buzz itself

[@lawbinson]

Their live performances are so worth going to as well if you can.

[@DingLiren-nw2vj]

Most of this album is already in my top played songs of the year, it's great on a first listen and it's great on a 100th listen

[@dimitriasimov356]

I got a badge from KZbin red music for being in the top 0.01% of mag bay listeners for sept 2024 😂 I am not addicted to imaginal disc you are. I can stop listening any time I want to.

[@AnkiIsAiming]

refrain "She Look like me!" in "Love is Everywhere" and Last one was so good that i just realized after like 3-4 times listening full ablum, the feeling is so delight after whole listening tour

[@givipantsulaya6881]

Amazing video bro. Watched a lot of reactions on that sublime record. Yours is one of the best. ❤

[@djgizmoe]

Yeah, the last album I put on for a 30 minute walk to the office that kept me walking the whole album length was Janelle Monae’s The Chase Suite. It’s been a minute.

[@ZephyrFate]

ArchAndroid still the peakiest peak album ever, but def too long for a walk lol

[@7excess]

''gotta hit the mario and luigi superstar saga'' lmaooo didnt know you was chill like that mr Jon

[@hissey5581]

Superstar Saga reference from Jon? Thats utterly goated, love that game. And love this album!

[@AnthonysTennisHub]

yes!!! I have been obsessed with this album. 10/10!! My album of the year too. Thanks for reacting Jon. This record and group deserves attention. Their album Mercurial World also is amazing, but this new one was truly game changing. Cry For Me is a masterpiece. Song of the year. Amazing group. Look into them guys !!! Future of pop music

[@zanespel]

I think you would love their previous album Mercurial World as well! Little tip: the last song loops back into the first song

[@f_jasper_8]

Imagine if Magdalena Bay and Lil Yachty made an album together... I Loved "Let's start here" and I love "Imaginal Disk". The beat of "Love Is Everywhere" took me back to great times.

[@super6070]

they lowkey did with let’s start here

[@N8URNURD]

@@super6070 Running out of time by Yachty might sound a lot like Love is Everywhere cuz he got the rights to their sample and credits Mag Bay on the track.

[@chaz2damax]

Their debut Mercurial World is also a fantastic album you should check out JD

[@goog1396]

didn’t know music yt was locked in like that when you even know the personalities of the turning the tables guys haha

[@caiotulli468]

My favourites are Cry For Me, Vampire in the Corner, Image and She Looked Like Me!

[@MISPLACED96]

yooo no way 🔥 just what i needed rn

[@rehab_herr]

I like how much you seem to genuinely enjoy this one.

[@elibdot]

hey jon great reaction as always! one of my faves of the year for sure, also a record i think you’d absolutely love especially being an og rocker is the self titled album from Foxing that came out about a month ago, these guys have been at it for 10+ years now but are always changing up their sound a bit and this new album is super abrasive noisy and explosive and full of great tracks, highly recommend!

[@vPrism]

masterclass of an album the way every song is its own experience that rewards you for making it to the end of it >

[@el_mal_de_ojo]

I heard "Killing Time" on my Spotify Weekly and was absolutely blown away

[@willyjayb6392]

Love the reaction! You should try MK Gee "Two star & the dream police" just played on SNL and is finishing up a sold out world tour super unique sound

[@Isaac-ul8yz]

album has been on non stop repeat for me. SO freaking good

[@dug_a]

I discovered the album thanks to your video! Thanks Jon

[@jig9534]

One of those reaction video where i can't even skip for a 10 cuz music itself is so fuckin etherical gorgeous

[@coldsweat9967]

this album is good for the soul

[@Nebula9178]

Love is everywhere is the sake bassline and production from the Yachty song. Magdalena Bay actually produced that song!

[@spencersuen3360]

never would've expected Jon to react to this album lmao

[@jaylaalle5827]

been meaning to check out magdalina bay for the longest time, this reaction is the reason why i should! thanks jon ❤️‍🔥

[@lynnkingpin]

Yeah album is incredible! Blew me away !

[@joeduffyy]

Holy shit I never thought I’d see the day

[@d_shi]

was hoping you would check this out, a masterpiece of an album.

[@enzorocha4549]

Imagine having BRAT and IMAGINAL DISK in the same year..... AOTY TWINS

[@ashtonism]

Literally never coming down from this high

[@thelostdog]

There is a lot going on with every song music wise, but at the end of the day it is very very catchy to me, just gets stuck in my head. Favorite of this year so far. been a fan since rock reacts and always feel like we would vibe lol

[@darl1ng437]

Love this album. Also, Jon, I don't know if you've heard of glaive but his new album is by far his best work and a great step forward in his musical progression. He is so unapologetically himself and "teenage", his music is truly an extension of himself. it's called "May It Never Falter" if you want to check it out

[@OliveTF2]

I had a moment JUST earlier today where I thought to myself, “Was this album overhyped?” and then watching this made me remember why it is so magical. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one.

[@cross7679]

That Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga reference was amazing lmao

[@chrislawson4149]

This album live on tour was insanely good too the live drums and guitar was unbelievable! And her voice is just as crisp and beautiful! Fun fact they are husband and wife and produce all their music together and write together.

[@LGraff-ym9qf]

They're friends........ 😭

[@evea4527]

they're a couple and been together since high school or something like that, but they're not married

[@chrislawson4149]

@@evea4527 they are supper private about it but I do believe they are life partners/married. Another fun fact is their drummer for this album is also a friend from highschool

[@chrislawson4149]

@@LGraff-ym9qf they are more than friends

[@Frazzle-dn5hj]

cry for me soty unless something crazy happens in the next 2 months

[@UnderscoreOverscore]

I don't know if anyone's pointed this out yet to you, but Love is Everywhere is the same beat as Running Out of Time by Lil Yachty (which they produced!)

[@jahlen7]

great, great album. and legendary superstar saga shoutout

[@user-qh7uu6yy2l]

omg i'm newly obsessed with them too, mercurial world is an amazing album also, you should check it out.

[@samarevalo8411]

AMOO CRY FOR ME

[@ashtonism]

Que deliciosa Lastima es

[@xochrisxo]

So sad it didnt get nominated for anything it desrves so many awards.

[@rockkiller124]

React to Geordie Greep - The New Sound (2024), he's a former lead of black midi

[@Flipfloppies14]

Yeah AOTY for me, there is no track that misses

[@MinnesotaClan]

He mentioned Brakence! Jon you HAVE to do "Hypochondriac". Definitely one of the AOTY contender of last year🎉

[@unimpressedalchemist]

This is probably my album of the year too, but after seeing Clairo live, Charm is making a huge push. Would love to see a reaction to Charm.

[@Nebula9178]

Been waiting for this!

[@jacobalanis2271]

PLEASE DO MKGEE - two star & the dream police

[@tomlemot333]

dEEEEEFinetly ALbUm of the yeAR !!!! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@islaarnxld]

oh hell yeah! seeing them live next month 😋

[@1gnore_me.]

I think watching TV was the moment I realized I was listening to an actual masterpiece

[@ashtonism]

ITS Ti;7,)2(/6;8 DA MEEEEEEEEEYAAAAAAAAHHHHH

[@julieta12]

Beautiful reaction. 🪄